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Annunciation
On March 25, the Orthodox Church celebrates the announcement of the Savior’s birth. It was Archangel Gabriel that told Virgin Mary the good news. The date is not accidental - it is exactly nine months before Christmas.
Bulgarians call this holiday half Easter because it is in the middle of the Great Lent. Popular belief has it that on this day swallows fly back to bring the good news that winter is gone and summer has come. On this day Blaga, Blagovest and others celebrate their name day.
Bulgarians call this holiday half Easter because it is in the middle of the Great Lent. Popular belief has it that on this day swallows fly back to bring the good news that winter is gone and summer has come. On this day Blaga, Blagovest and others celebrate their name day.